The world's happiest countries

The world’s 10 happiest countries, according to this year’s World
Happiness Report, which looks at earnings, living standards, employment,
mental health and family stability. The report surveyed 158 countries - and
Britain languished in 21st place.

Melbourne has also previously been named "the
best city in the world to live in", according to the Economist
Intelligence Unit global “liveability” study, which looks at crime levels,
threat of conflict, quality of medical care, levels of censorship,
temperature, schools and transport links. •Australia
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